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21 Sept 2025

Suspended sentence for 'complete nuisance' at Derry Magistrates' Court

Cillian McLaughlin (20) of Jefferson Court in Derry was charged with disorderly behavior, resisting and assaulting police and indecent behavior

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Derry Magistrates' Court

A man described as a 'complete nuisance' has appeared at Derry Magistrates' Court charged with disorderly behavior, resisting and assaulting police and indecent behavior.

Cillian McLaughlin (20) of Jefferson Court in Derry was charged after, on February 9 this year, he shouted abuse at police when they responded to a report of a potential altercation.

While being arrested, McLaughlin began kicking his legs and attempting to resist, kicking an officer multiple times.

He was also charged with indecent behavior after police approached him on May 3 this year while doing checks.

McLaughlin ran and was found by police to be urinating against a wall, leading to his arrest.

On January 11 this year, McLaughlin was arrested for disorderly behavior after once again shouting at police when they attempted to approach him.

Defence Barrister Michael Donaghy said that McLaughlin, who has a record of offences from his youth, has been working in Spain for the past few months and has been staying out of trouble as a result.

District Judge Ted Magill called his behavior 'unacceptable', describing McLaughlin as a 'complete nuisance' and sentencing him to four months in custody, suspended for two years.

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